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Mother’s Day Brunch Restaurant Directory
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Where To Brunch In Mother’s Day Brunch
General brunch options from this city’s guide, arranged alphabetically. Holiday hours, special menus, and event availability are not confirmed; check directly before booking.
Northwest Washington
Agora Dc Mediterranean Restaurant
Hip, low-lit spot for Turkish meze. Turkish small plates & cocktails served in a trendy, low-lit, brick-walled space or on the patio.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1527 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Cardozo
Busboys And Poets
Busboys and Poets is listed at 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
3 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Penn Quarter
Café Riggs
Café Riggs is listed at 900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Northwest Washington
Founding Farmers & Distillers
A Chinatown restaurant with an on-site distillery, weekday breakfast, and a weekend buffet brunch. Its Massachusetts Avenue location is convenient for the Convention Center and Gallery Place.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
600 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Cardozo
Gypsy Kitchen DC
Gypsy Kitchen DC is listed at 1825 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Explore the available restaurant information and source links, and confirm current menus, hours, and reservations directly before visiting.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1825 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
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Jaleo
José Andrés’s Penn Quarter tapas restaurant serves a Spanish brunch with egg dishes, sweet toast, churros, and brunch drinks. Check the DC-specific menu when planning your visit.
Description: Restaurant Website · Checked Oct 12, 2026
480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
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Jetties Downtown
Relaxed sandwich spot with patio dining. Chill outpost with outdoor seating offering artisan sandwiches, salads & cupcakes.
1921 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States
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Jimmy T's Place
Old-timey diner in a stately building. Quirky, no-frills dining room serving American breakfast & lunch inside a Victorian structure.
501 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
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Johnny Pistolas
Modern Mexican bar & L.A.-style taqueria. Contemporary Mexican restaurant featuring street tacos & margaritas in a casual, convivial space.
2333 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
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Jojo Restaurant & Bar
Classy spot for American fare & music. Elegant venue offering an American menu & live jazz, blues, funk, soul & R&B nightly.
1518 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
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Joselito Casa De Comidas
Updated Spanish fare in a charming room. Tapas, mains & family-style Spanish dishes served in cozy bistro decorated with old family photos.
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
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Juniper Restaurant
Refined spot for New American fare. Imaginative takes on New American classics served in a luxurious dining room with courtyard views.
2401 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States
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Kafe Leopold Restaurant
European bistro with patio seating. Serving European fare, like schnitzel & strudel, this spot has a back alley patio & sleek interior.
3315 Cady's Alley NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States
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Kellari Taverna
Refined & lively Greek bistro. Grilled whole fish stars on a classic Greek menu at this elegant restaurant with a long wine list.
1700 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States
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Kingbird
Mediterranean fare in a stylish hotel. Dramatic fine-dining restaurant in The Watergate Hotel featuring Mediterranean cuisine.
2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States
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KitchenCray DC
KitchenCray is a popular brunch restaurant with hearty Southern-style comfort food served along with homemade lemonade. Their Instagram worthy plates include creamy cheddar grits topped with deep-fried catfish and Cajun crawfish étouffée, oxtail Benedict served on a Southern biscuit, and buttermilk fried chicken served with French toast. 1301 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
1301 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Kristina's Cafe
Kristina's Cafe offers a restaurant option at 4418 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States. Explore the restaurant page for visit details and check the current brunch menu before booking.
4418 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States
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La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Washington
Chain eatery with French fare & espresso. Quaint French cafe chain serving rustic country fare, espresso & fresh-baked baguettes.
1130 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 100, Washington, DC 20036, United States
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La Piquette
Glam French bistro with a classic menu. Convivial Gallic-themed bistro with a chalkboard menu featuring classic French fare & wines.
3714 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States
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La Puerta Verde
Arty hangout for Mexican food & drink. Colorful, raw-edge, industrial design stages margaritas, imported beers & traditional Mexican fare.
2001 Fenwick St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
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La Tomate
Casual day-to-night Italian cafe. Adjacent to sibling La Tomate, this day-to-night cafe serves espresso, pastries, salads & panini.
1701 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
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La Vie
Posh New American dining on the water. Swanky restaurant overlooking The Wharf offering creative American & Mediterranean fare & cocktails.
88 District Square SW 5th floor, Washington, DC 20024, United States
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LADUREE
French bakery/cafe & cocktail parlor. Upscale bakery with Parisian origins specializing in macarons & offering light fare, teas & drinks.
3060 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States
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Lapis
Charming spot for authentic Afghani fare. Rugs & ornate furnishings lend a homey charm to this bistro serving Afghani kebabs, stews & more.
1847 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
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Lauriol Plaza
Bustling Mexican eatery & margarita bar. This spacious eatery with a roof deck fills up with fans of basic Mexican fare & frozen margaritas.
1835 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
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Lavagna
Italian fare sourced from local farms. Housemade pastas & other locally sourced Italian eats are served alongside wine, beer & cocktails.
539 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
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Le Bon Café
Local favorite for brunch & lunch. Tiny eatery with outdoor seating & a simple menu of sandwiches, salads & breakfast items.
210 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
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Le Caprice DC Café Bakery
Cozy stop for French sweets & quiche. Relaxed cafe for French-inspired sandwiches, quiche & dessert as well as optional patio seating.
3460 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010, United States
Northwest Washington
Le Diplomate
Buzzy French brasserie with vintage feel. Bustling brasserie serves classic French fare & drinks amid a zinc bar, tile floors & sidewalk cafe.
3 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
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Le Grenier
French comfort food in romantic environs. Bi-level bistro serving French staples & specialty cocktails amid romantic, exposed-brick quarters.
502 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
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Lee's Brunch
Low-key breakfast & lunch restaurant. Snug, no-frills strip-mall stop for breakfast, lunch, coffee & more, with limited seating.
2221 Minnesota Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020, United States
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LiLLiES Restaurant & Bar
Casual bistro fare near Woodley Park Zoo. Cozy eatery with couches for farm-fresh bistro cooking with Mediterranean & Italian accents.
2915 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States
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Lincoln
New American small plates & cocktails. Bustling, trendy New American spot inspired by Lincoln with a floor of pennies & big white chair.
1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
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Lincoln's Waffle Shop
No-frills neighborhood breakfast spot. Basic short-order breakfast & brunch spot known for diner-style items like pancakes & eggs.
504 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
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Little Coco's
Hip haunt for fried pizza, pasta & amaro. Clever riffs on pizza, pasta, Italian nibbles & trendy cocktails in a laid-back lair & roof garden.
3907 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States
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Little Pearl
Charming java/wine bar with artisan fare. Coffee house by day, wine bar by night, set in a lovely, vintage setting with a patio.
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
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Little Red Fox
American cafe & a locally sourced market. Cafe with coffee & homestyle American eats plus a market with housemade & locally sourced products.
5035 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States
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Local 16
American fare plus rooftop bar & music. Locally sourced American dishes & a late-night scene fueled by a rooftop bar & music.
1602 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
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Logan Tavern
Modern setting for American fare. Casual American eatery with a modern tavern feel is known for pre-theater dining & Sunday brunch.
1423 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
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Lost Society
Upscale New American steakhouse & lounge. High-end New American steakhouse with a dark, retro vibe & an upstairs lounge with rooftop deck.
2001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
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Lupo Verde
Southern Italian cuisine & cocktails. Rustic backdrop for Southern Italian dishes & specialty cocktails, plus a market for meat & cheese.
1401 T St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
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Macon Bistro & Larder
Southern-French cuisine in stylish digs. Warm neighborhood bistro where Southern home cooking meets French flair in a smart & airy interior.
5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015, United States
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Madhatter
Tavern with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Lively tavern known for beer & pub fare channels Alice's Wonderland with an upside down room & more.
1319 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
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Magnolia Kitchen & Bar
Lively American bistro & sidewalk cafe. Popular roost for American comfort fare & drinks with outdoor tables overlooking a street scene.
1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
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Maialino Mare
Maialino Mare offers a restaurant option at 221 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States. Explore the restaurant page for visit details and check the current brunch menu before booking.
221 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
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Maketto
Hip food & fashion complex. Food and fashion marketplace featuring java, street food & fashion from cool labels.
1351 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
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Mari Vanna DC
Russian fare & drinks in a quaint space. Classic Russian plates & infused vodkas served in a quaint interior with a country house feel.
1141 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
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Martin's Tavern
American eats & cozy wooden booths. Popular tavern serving American eats in both a cozy interior with wooden booths & outdoors.
1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States
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Marx Cafe Revolutionary Cuisine
Greek & Italian fare plus a bar scene. Chill hangout with a light-wood interior offering Greek & Italian eats, cocktails & DJ nights.
3203 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010, United States
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Masala Story
Casual place for Indian grub. Unfussy, easygoing operation serving traditional Indian cuisine plus beer & wine.
3301 12th St NE #4008, Washington, DC 20017, United States
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Masseria
Puglian fare in a country-chic setting. Nicholas Stefanelli's Puglian-inspired prix fixe menus served in an Italian country–chic setting.
1340 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
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Matchbox
Gourmet pizza & New American bistro fare. Wood-fired pizza, New American eats & craft beers in a brick-walled setting with an outdoor patio.
750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
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Matisse
Modern French fare in a refined room. Higher-end place crafting contemporary French-Mediterranean fare in an open, airy space.
4934 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, United States
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Medium Rare
Popular steakhouse with a set menu. Modern bistro offering a single set menu of bread, salad, fries & a dry-aged sirloin.
3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States
Northwest Washington
Peacock Café
Trendy American institution with a patio. American dishes (brunch too) & a varied wine selection in a sleek space with outdoor seating.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Downtown
Residents Cafe & Bar
Residents Cafe & Bar offers brunch dining in Downtown at 1306 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036. Explore the restaurant page for visit details and check the current brunch menu before booking.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1306 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Cardozo
Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street
All-day diner eats & shakes with a twist. Comfort food from morning to night, plus liquor-infused milkshakes served in hip, airy surrounds.
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1818 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Northwest Washington
Unconventional Diner
Modern American comfort food & drink. Industrial-chic bistro & bar for upscale comfort fare, coffee, pastries, cocktails, wine & beer.
3 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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